Alameda County Biographies
Abe P. Leach
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler
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Abe P. Leach, who since September 13, 1909, has creditably filled the
position of attorney for the public administrator in Oakland, was born in
Vallejo, California, July 27, 1873, a son of Frank A. and Mary L. (Powell)
Leach. He acquired his early education in the Oakland grammar and high schools
and afterward studied law in the University of California, receiving the degree
of LL. B. in May, 1895. He was admitted to practice before the supreme court of
the state May 21st of that year and began the practice of his profession in
Oakland, where he has since continued. In 1898 he was appointed prosecuting
attorney of the city, serving with credit and ability until 1907. Two years
later he was appointed attorney for the public administrator, and he has held
this responsible position from 1909 until the present time. He possesses an
exact and comprehensive knowledge of the law and a personality which makes his
efforts doubly effective before the court.
On the 6th of February, 1901, Mr. Leach was united in marriage to Miss
Freda Curdts and they have become the parents of a son, Abe P., Jr., aged ten.
Mr. Leach gives his political allegiance to the republican party, is a member of
the Masonic fraternity and belongs to the Nile Club. He is well known in
professional, official and social circles and holds the esteem and confidence of
all who are connected with him.
Past & Present of Alameda County, California � Vol II, S. J. Clarke Publ. Co.,
1914, p. 87